Duties & responsibilities:

·Communication & Strategy:

oWrites, edits and produces communications content for the Confluencenter’s internal/ external audiences, using a writing style that is engaging and tailored for the intended audiences.

oDevelop a communication plan for marketing, advertising and promoting events, updates and announcements on multiple platforms (web, video, print and social media).

oWork with the Confluencenter team to create promotional and communication content materials for the website, newsletter, reports, podcasts, video and social media. Ensures that all promotional materials are aligned with the Confluencenter’s brand identity. This also requires managing master lists of information in MailChimp/Trellis, Smartsheets, and Excel.

·Event Planning and Execution:

oPlan, implement, manage, and support Confluencenter’s events and programs for Show & Tell, visiting scholars, special events, and special projects. Will help to develop new activities. This includes booking venues and equipment, planning technical needs, posting on public calendars, distributing publicity materials, measuring attendance and program success. Event planning will require to work closely with team members and collaborate with internal stakeholders, faculty, and external partners.

oWork closely with the Confluencenter team to facilitate growth and expansion of the Center’s programs and activities.

oPlease note that the Confluencenter supports some activities that occur during the evening and occasionally on weekends. We will ask you to assist at some of these events if you are available, and we will adjust your regular work hours accordingly.

·Media Relations:

oCultivate and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers to secure coverage for university events and announcements.

oPrepare and distribute press releases, media kits, and other materials to generate positive media exposure.

·Brand Management:

oEnsure consistency in messaging and branding across all communication materials and events.

oCollaborate with the marketing team to reinforce and enhance the university's brand identity.

oWork with representatives from University Relations, RII Research Communications, and other campus offices.

oParticipate in professional development activities for communications, marketing and social media.

·Digital Presence:

oExecute a results-driven social media strategy to enhance and expand the Confluencenter’s identity.

oDevelop and manage a social media strategy.

oManage and oversee the Confluencenter’s social media accounts and social media calendar.

oCreate and edit written, video and photo content. This will require to work with team members.

oWork closely with the Communications & Multimedia student worker to develop and create engaging text, image and video content for social media platforms.

oInteract with users and respond to social media messages, inquiries and comments.

oMonitor online conversations and respond to inquiries, comments, and feedback in a timely and professional manner.

oStay up-to-date with changes in all social platforms ensuring maximum effectiveness.

·Additional duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

·Excellent planning and organization skills

·Strong intercultural communication and interpersonal skills

·Excellent writing, editing skills and grammar skills

·Knowledge, skills, and ability to work with diverse audiences

·Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

·Knowledge, skills, and ability to use social media and proficiency with social media platforms and social media management tools

·Ability to understand historical, current and future trends in the digital content and social media space

·Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, audiovisual equipment, presentation software, and email

·Knowledge of video and photo editing tools, print standards and digital media formats

·Knowledge of issues pertaining to area of assignment

·Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask

·Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

·Ability to analyze and solve problems with minimal supervision

·Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles

·Skill in organizing work of self and others